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Congenital Nystagmus on Physical Exam
These abnormal eye movements were found in a patient with albinism. What
These abnormal eye movements ... Diagnosis: Congenital ... Cooper Neurology ... ocular #clinical #video ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Characteristic eye movements found in congenital nystagmus

Video by Kathleen B. Digre, M.D. - Moran Eye Center

#Congenital
Characteristic eye movements ... in congenital nystagmus ... Video by Kathleen ... Ophthalmology #Neurology ... #Clinical #Video
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
- Differential Diagnosis ... Illusion of Rotary Movement ... unidirectonal nystagmus ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... bidirectional nystagmus
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... minutes to days • Nystagmus ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... #differential #diagnosis
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... occurs with certain movements ... and torsional nystagmus ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis ... #neurology #comparison
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... the bilateral cortex ... light reflex • Corneal ... previous gaze position ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
examiners nose • Nystagmus ... straight ahead, cover ... Peripheral #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #neurology #bppv
Vertigo Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Vertigo: Symptom of illusory movement because of asymmetry in the vestibular
Vertigo Differential Diagnosis ... and Management ... Symptom of illusory movement ... #Management #Algorithm ... #neurology #Differential
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
patient in this position ... to the upright position ... Nystagmus 2. ... #Instructions #Diagnosis ... #neurology
Torsional (Rotary) Nystagmus 
Torsional Nystagmus refers to a rotary movement of the globe about its anteroposterior
Torsional (Rotary) Nystagmus ... Torsional Nystagmus ... refers to a rotary movement ... #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology